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In Defence of Bath’s AttackThis week leading rugby writer, Murray Kinsella takes an in depth analysis of the changes Mike Ford as Head Coach has brought to Bath’s game. Transforming their attack from defence.
Farrell walks a fine line between and dynamism and disasterGraham Jenkins reviews the Premiership final Farrell/Ford match up and coaching questions posed for England’s Steve Lancaster after recent player incidents.
Part 2 of Graham Jenkins interview with USA rugby 7s coach Mike Friday as Mike considers USA 7s team chances of Olympic qualification.Mike Friday offers an insight into his side’s quest to qualify for the Olympics and his thoughts on how the game in the States can take the next step.
Read part 1 of Graham Jenkins interview with Mike Friday on the progress of USA rugby 7s.Mike Friday reflects on the challenges he has faced during his first season in charge of the rapidly improving Eagles – Part 1
Toulon underline 'Best club in Europe' statusToulon underlined their status as the best club side in the northern hemisphere with a 24-18 victory over Clermont Auvergne in the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup final at Twickenham.
Eddie Jones Interview with Graham Jenkins on Japanese Rugby Part 2In the second part of our exclusive interview, Japan coach Eddie Jones shares his thoughts on the forthcoming Rugby World Cup and Super Rugby expansion with Graham Jenkins.
Eddie Jones Interview with Graham Jenkins on Japanese Rugby Part 1In the first part of an exclusive interview, Eddie Jones tells Graham Jenkins how he turned traditional rugby lightweights Japan into a Top 10-ranked team and the challenges he has faced on that journey.
Mauls are back in FashionThis week Murray takes look at the emergence of the maul as an attacking weapon for teams in general play.
The Chiefs - An innovative, unified rugby forceIn his latest piece Murray Kinsella leaps hemispheres and puts the spot light on Super XV side The Chiefs. A team that in the last few seasons has set the benchmark for innovation and performance by melding rugby intellect with team unity and culture. Read on and as always please do join the discussion.
Mind Games - Weight of ExpectationSimon Halliday previews this weekend’s RBS Six Nations Finale. Three teams alive and able to claim the title. Game on…
